st170 rear disk and pads change

shunn · 14-02-2010, 06:25 PM

hi all,

planning to change rear disks and pads in the near future. fairly compitent changed disks on previous cars fiesta and escort si's.
just after a few tips from anyone who's done the job before.
like disconnecting handbake? use of a REAR CALIPER PISTON WIND IN TOOL?
cheers

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MickMc · 16-02-2010, 02:55 PM

I just did mine at the w/e albeit on a 2.0 and not a 170 , i never disconnected the handbrake cable , just chocked the front wheel and released the handbrake from inside , the carrier bolts are on there pretty good (loctited) i managed to round one , so gonna order new ones and replace them. As for the caliper , i used a Draper ABS rewind tool which worked great but i've heard of folk having trouble with the rears.

Hope all goes ok for you fella

shunn · 16-02-2010, 04:59 PM

ok cheers for that. all set for this weekend!
i'v spoke to a few people and they have all said the same, the piston on the caliper can be a pain to wind in!
i'l give it a go and see
thanks again

.Ross. · 16-02-2010, 05:04 PM

Pretty straight forward job TBH.

Both pistons spin in clockwise, Make sure you alinge the tit on the pads with the groves on the piston.

If you havent got a wind in tool then use a G-Clamp or pointy nose pliers .. Once you break the initial stickyness the pistons should spin straight in ..

Good luck!

shunn · 23-02-2010, 05:34 PM

job done!
changed rear disks and pads at the weekend. job went well.
came off easily and the caliper piston behind the brake pads i was worried about wound in fine!
i took my car to a local garage last month after a brake warning light eluminated, thay said not to worry evrything seems ok it must a fault on the instrument cluster, a common problem with the focus.
this light has since gone off after i changed the disks and pads.
wont be going there again!!

16-02-2010, 02:55 PM	#2
MickMc Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I just did mine at the w/e albeit on a 2.0 and not a 170 , i never disconnected the handbrake cable , just chocked the front wheel and released the handbrake from inside , the carrier bolts are on there pretty good (loctited) i managed to round one , so gonna order new ones and replace them. As for the caliper , i used a Draper ABS rewind tool which worked great but i've heard of folk having trouble with the rears. Hope all goes ok for you fella __________________

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16-02-2010, 04:59 PM	#3
shunn Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 2003 ford focus st170 My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: skipton Posts: 61 Rep Power: 3	ok cheers for that. all set for this weekend! i'v spoke to a few people and they have all said the same, the piston on the caliper can be a pain to wind in! i'l give it a go and see thanks again

16-02-2010, 05:04 PM	#4
.Ross. Advanced PassionFord User 2008 Ford F-150 Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,910 Rep Power: 4	Pretty straight forward job TBH. Both pistons spin in clockwise, Make sure you alinge the tit on the pads with the groves on the piston. If you havent got a wind in tool then use a G-Clamp or pointy nose pliers .. Once you break the initial stickyness the pistons should spin straight in .. Good luck!

23-02-2010, 05:34 PM	#5
shunn Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 2003 ford focus st170 My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: skipton Posts: 61 Rep Power: 3	job done! changed rear disks and pads at the weekend. job went well. came off easily and the caliper piston behind the brake pads i was worried about wound in fine! i took my car to a local garage last month after a brake warning light eluminated, thay said not to worry evrything seems ok it must a fault on the instrument cluster, a common problem with the focus. this light has since gone off after i changed the disks and pads. wont be going there again!!

23-02-2010, 05:34 PM
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